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James Robert J.R. Gustafson

Case from Mount-pleasant, PA dated Mar 20, 2016

Victim Details

James Robert J.R. Gustafson

Male

Mount-pleasant

PA

2016-03-20

13

James

Robert J.R. Gustafson

07/20/2026

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James Robert "J.R." Gustafson, a 13-year-old boy from Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, tragically died on March 20, 2016. He was born on June 21, 2002, and was a seventh-grade student at Mt. Pleasant Area Junior-Senior High School. J.R. was known for his love of hunting and fishing, and he aspired to become a volunteer firefighter. He is survived by his parents, Mark A. and Leah Smith Gustafson, his sister Rachel, and his three brothers Mark Jr., Michael, and Zackary.

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  • TribLIVE.com: Mt. Pleasant teen among youngest charged with homicide in county
  • TribLIVE.com: Mt. Pleasant teen charged with shooting friend while playing with handgun
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